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Gladys Porter Zoo

Gladys Porter Zoo is a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in Brownsville, Texas. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Gladys Porter Zoo?

Gladys Porter Zoo is a zoological and botanical park located in Brownsville, Texas, United States. The zoo officially opened on September 3, 1971, and currently averages over 424,000 visitors annually. Situated on 31 acres (13 ha), the zoo houses about 400 animal species and over 250 tropical and neo-tropical species and subspecies. It is the first zoo to have successfully bred the endangered Jentink's duiker. It is also the birthplace of Harambe, the gorilla.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Gladys Porter Zoo
Type
Zoo, Aquarium & Wildlife Conservation
City
Brownsville
State
Texas
Website
http://gpz.org/
IMLS Museum ID
8409500071
Coordinates
25.91462, -97.49638
What kind of museum is Gladys Porter Zoo?

Gladys Porter Zoo is classified as a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservations →

Where is Gladys Porter Zoo located?

Gladys Porter Zoo is located in Brownsville, Texas at approximately 25.91462, -97.49638. See the map above.

Does Gladys Porter Zoo have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://gpz.org/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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